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A Wine Lover’s Guide to Venice.
Venetian history recalls a time when, after mass at St. Mark’s Basilica, churchgoers would retire to the bar in the piazza that lay in the shadow of the bell tower and sip wine, a second communion of sorts. Tables and chairs outside the bar moved around the square throughout the day, following the shadow of the bell tower. It became a common expression in Venetian “to meet someone in the shadow of the bell tower” for a glass of wine. And then, after time had passed, the glass of wine came to be known as the “shadow” or in Italian, the “ombra.”
Today, in Venice and throughout the Veneto, in osterie and wine bars, it is common for wine to be served in these small, unpretentious, stemless glasses with heavy bases for stability and a comfortable feel in the hand, inspired by the culture of Venice and throughout the Veneto region, where small glasses of wine are shared in bacaros with small plates of small plates that can be consumed in a bite or two.
Premium Gift Box Set of 4 practical, informal, Stemless Wine Glasses, inspired by the culture of Venice and throughout the Veneto region; icons of Italian wine culture
Rustic, lead-free glassware with thick bottoms, durable, economical, multipurpose, and utilitarian; easy to cradle; minimalist take on the wine glass, more fitting than delicate stemware; chip-resistant rim makes each glass durable for long lasting use
Features clean, straight lines and flared mouth for an attractively spare design and a heavy base for unparalleled balance; crystal-clear clarity enhances presentation of everyday wines
Securely packaged in a gift box, transitions effortlessly from everyday meals to elegant evenings; also a great gift for birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, celebrations, and more
Dimensions for optimum functionality: Top 2 7/8-inches; Bottom 2 1/8-inches; Height: 2 7/8-inches; Capacity 5 1/2-ounces; proven dishwasher-safe for quick, easy cleanup
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In Italy, wine simply tend to taste better to most people, especially when they are tasted with no pretense or social pressure
Bring these old-school Italian wine glasses home for yourself, or present as a gift; will make you fall in love with the city of Venice
Reviewer: Kindle Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: rustic and traditional
Review: We love sipping wine from these everyday glasses. Much sturdier and way more practical than stemware.

Reviewer: EW
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title: cute but much smaller than expected
Review: I should have paid more attention to the dimensions. the picture of a hand holding one of the glasses is deceiving - as the glass seems much smaller.If you are using for wine, you will need to either fill it too full, or refill often.I like the overall shape and heft, but I wish they were twice the size. They are easily 2x smaller than my smaller wine glasses.If you read the specs, it holds 5.5oz - but I'm guessing that amount is generous and only if you fill to the rim. I have not yet decided if I'm returning them - i might keep them for straight up drinks, but i don't see myself using them for wine.